Topic 44 – Metabolism of Aromatic and Sulphur Containing Amino Acids

Curriculum Coverage

Biochemistry

Aromatic Amino Acids

• Biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids

• Metabolic fate

• Metabolic functions

• Inherited disorders of aromatic amino acids

Examples include:

• Phenylalanine metabolism
• Tyrosine metabolism
• Tryptophan metabolism

Sulphur Containing Amino Acids

• Biosynthesis of sulphur-containing amino acids

• Metabolic fate

• Metabolic functions

• Inherited disorders

Examples include:

• Methionine metabolism
• Cysteine metabolism

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